It wasn’t long ago the Detroit Lions were an afterthought on the national stage. Now? The NFL just sent a loud message: these Lions are must-see TV.
After a 15-2 campaign in 2024, Detroit is reaping the rewards. The league has handed Dan Campbell’s squad five primetime games for the 2025 season — plus nationally televised showdowns on both Thanksgiving and Christmas.
That’s seven marquee slots, featuring heavyweight matchups against the Ravens, Chiefs, Eagles, and Cowboys. Here’s the primetime rundown:
Week 3 (Sept. 21): at Ravens (Monday Night Football)
Week 6 (Oct. 12): at Chiefs (Sunday Night Football)
Week 7 (Oct. 19): vs. Buccaneers (Monday Night Football)
Week 11 (Nov. 16): at Eagles (Monday Night Football)
Week 14 (Dec. 7): vs. Cowboys (Thursday Night Football)
It’s a clear sign the league believes Detroit is not just a contender, but a potential Super Bowl headliner.
Even more telling? Most of these games are on the road — a tough slate that shows the NFL isn’t handing Detroit anything easy. But Lions fans have proven they’ll travel, especially for high-stakes games. Expect big crowds and plenty of Honolulu Blue in enemy territory.
The league also knows the rivalries matter. Detroit’s holiday games — including likely pivotal matchups against Green Bay and Minnesota — are going to have major NFC North and playoff implications.
If the Lions show up like they did last season, they won’t just be playing in primetime — they’ll be dominating it. This is a team the NFL expects to challenge for the NFC crown, and they’ve set the stage for Detroit to prove it under the brightest lights.
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